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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.84, 1,280.57 and 633.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.84, 1,280.57 and 633.18 is: 873.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.84 : 1,280.57 = 633.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.84/1,280.57 = 633.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.84x = 1,280.57 × 633.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.84x = 810,828.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,828.15/927.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.89

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